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Crimplock
Remo's mounting system: the head comes bonded to its own hoop that locks under the drum's crown. Not interchangeable with tucked heads.

Independent shopping perspective
A 9.75-inch Remo conga head with a printed calfskin graphic and Crimplock mounting. For players reheading a Crimplock-equipped drum of that exact size.

Strong match
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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Remo's mounting system: the head comes bonded to its own hoop that locks under the drum's crown. Not interchangeable with tucked heads.
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The hide look is printed onto the film. You get the appearance of calfskin with the behavior of a man-made head.
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Holds tension through humidity and temperature swings that make natural skin go slack in damp air or sharp under lights.
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Conga sizes sit close together. A quarter inch off will not seat on the crown, so match the number exactly.
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That's one head. Reheading a matched pair or trio of congas means buying each size separately.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Only if the drum takes Crimplock-mounted heads and measures 9.75 inches. Check the hoop type under the crown and the size marked on your old head.
No. The calfskin appearance is a printed graphic on synthetic film, so it tunes and holds pitch like a synthetic head.
Synthetic film keeps its tension in damp air and under hot stage lights, conditions that move natural skin noticeably.
It sits at the small end of the conga family. Go by the size stamped on your current head rather than the drum's name.